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Business Spotlight: Fancy
Meet Sally Brock, owner of Fancy in Madison Valley. Fancy is a female-owned and operated jewelry studio/shop created in 2002. Previously located in Belltown, Sally recently relocated her studio to Madison Valley, where she creates custom jewelry for clients, and also represents the work of 20 additional designers and artists in her retail store. Learn […] read more
Business Spotlight: The Re-Sole 206
Meet Takiyah Ward, owner of The Re-Sole 206 in the Central District. For over 20 years, Takiyah “TDUB” Ward has honed her skills in custom sneaker design and care. With an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for sneakers, and a calling to make the things we love last, she turned her side hustle into a […] read more
Business Spotlight: Askatu Bakery
Meet Estela Martinez, owner of Askatu Bakery in Belltown. Askatu Bakery Cafe is a unique bakery where all of the baked goods are allergen-free! If you’re allergic to wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts/tree nuts, fish, shellfish, corn, potato, sesame, and/or xanthan/guar gums, you’ll find that you can eat any of Askatu’s delicious goods. Learn more […] read more